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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,156.62, 25,056.46 and 10,091.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,156.62, 25,056.46 and 10,091.01 is: 13,925.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,156.62 : 25,056.46 = 10,091.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,156.62/25,056.46 = 10,091.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,156.62x = 25,056.46 × 10,091.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,156.62x = 252,845,095.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,845,095.00/18,156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,925.78

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